(a) A married woman, as if she were unmarried:
(1) holds her property for her separate use; and
(2) may dispose of her property independently.
(b) (1) A married woman may appoint by deed or may petition an equity court to appoint a trustee to hold, use, or dispose of the property on behalf of the married woman.
(2) The court shall state in the appointment the powers of the trustee.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Spouses' and Third Persons' Rights
Section 4-202 - Rights of Surviving Spouse
Section 4-203 - Right of Married Woman to Hold, Use, and Dispose of Property
Section 4-204 - Married Woman's Right to Deal as if Unmarried
Section 4-205 - Right to Deal With Married Woman as if Unmarried
Section 4-206 - Effect on Third Person of Property Transfer From Husband to Wife